International Confex is delighted to announce a new addition to the Confex portfolio with the launch of Confex Future Focus, which will take place on July 4th & 5th 2018 at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester. Simon Farnfield, Event Director explains the rationale behind the launch, โThe North, and North West of England in particular, is a […]
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International Confex Launches Confex Future Focus
VA company to support local businesses
Executive VPA is celebrating its six year anniversary by invitingย customers and local business owners to an evening of celebration as it sets its sights on SMEs. The business, owned by recent PA Life contributor Joanne Hawkins, is looking to emphasise simplicity and efficiency through a new system that she hopes will be of great use […]
Freelance and maternity cover expected to spike as pregnancy surge begins
Businesses are being predicted to brace themselves as pregnancy rates will reach their highest numbers all year, according to reports. Wednesday 17 January 2018 marks a nationwide pregnancy day as more than 10,000 women are expected to take tests following National Babymaking Day two weeks earlier. While recruiters will be waiting anxiously for the news, […]
How to beat Blue Monday
Blue Monday, the third Monday of January is often touted as the most depressing day of the year, but it doesnโt have to be! The PA Life team have detailed their top tips for tackling the January blues today, with the hope that youโll leave the office with a spring in your step. Book a […]
Brother UK launches new label printers to boost office efficiency
It also has the capability to print in two colours – red as well as standard black – which is a first of its kind for label printers on the market. The printers are ideal for office applications including printing labels for file organisation, and printing large volumes of visitor badges or address labels, […]
Top 10 stories of the week
As we continue to keep you informed on whatโs happening in the events world and keep up to date, donโt forget to check us out onย Twitter,ย Facebookย orย LinkedIn. 1.ย Have you played back to work bingo?The top diets for busy lives Emerging from the holiday period and into the new year with a full stomach, a sore head […]
New Novotel opens at Stansted
More events and hotel opportunities for those traveling into Stansted Arora Hotels have announced the completion of the a multi-million pound refurbishment to their Stansted hotel, transitioning it to their Novotel brand in the process. The four star renovation has added extras such as connecting and family rooms, as well as giving a makeover to […]
A guide to new office jargon
How many do you already know? With the explosion of social media and an increased reliance on connectivity, language is evolving quicker than ever, and the your workplace will be expected to keep up.ย From likes, follows and trends to e-blasts, vid-conferencing and even Brexit, the language we use in the office is far removed from […]
What benefits will Brexit bring to small businesses?
How could businesses be affected post-Brexit? As Britain prepares to leave the European Union, Parliament needs to take the opportunity to further support small businesses, according to new statements. Responding to Treasury Select Committee Chair Nicky Morgan and Labour MEP Mary Honeyballโs concerns about potential changes to the way VAT is collected in the UK […]
Calls for Virgin Trains boycott in ‘censorship’ Twitter storm
The controversial decision was a response to lack of demand Twitter users are calling for the boycott of Virgin Trains following a divisive decision to no longer sell copies of British tabloid The Daily Mail. The subject became a trending topic on Twitter after Daily Mail contributors including Piers Morgan and Nigel Farage expressed outrage […]
British venue prices set to fall in 2018
Event organisers should prepare for larger venue opportunities over the next year if youโre willing to search outside of your regular locations, according to figures by Meetings Benchmark revealing an expected fall in rates for event spaces. Using figures from their MEETalytics report 2018, the specialist revealed that despite the expected increase in daily rates […]
App of the week: Fabulous โ Motivate me
Welcome to 2018! Leaving behind the old year and propelling ourselves confidently into the new can be a daunting feeling but with a little bit of hard work and self-determination, this could be the year that your dreams come true. Declared one of Googleโs top apps as well as Appleโs recent App of the Day, […]
Join PA Life at Agent Provocateur this February
Iconic British lingerie company Agent Provocateur is opening its doors to PA Life readers just in time for Valentine’s Day, showing off its capabilities as a meetings destination and giving you the chance to browse their wares. Greeting visitors with a Prosecco reception at 5.30pm on February 6, 2018 atย 6 Broadwick Street, Soho, attendees will […]
Join PA Life and Venues of Excellence at Broadway House
Join PA Life for an evening of drinks and finger foods on 8 March from 5pm to 8.30pm and meet with venue providers from across the country all looking for your business. Hosted by Venues of Excellence and taking place at EEF Venues’ Broadway House near St James’ Park, London, the evening will give PAs […]
The top diets for busy lives
Which is the best diet for you? Emerging from the holiday period and into the new year with a full stomach, a sore head a mix of regret and satisfaction, the urge to diet is never higher than in January but where do you turn? Do you cut out entire food groups, do you turn […]
Visit Lime Venue Portfolio’s Churchill War Rooms with the PA Life Club
Take a walk back through history at London’s Churchill War Rooms, hosted by the unique venue specialists of Lime Venue Portfolio. Taking place on Tuesday 30 January from 6pm to 8pm, the wartime Westminster headquarters will open their doors to our Club members for an evening of wine with on-site catering from Levy UK, showcasing […]
2018 is the year dreams come true
Brits have declared 2018 the year they follow their dreams, according to research by Huawei. The news comes as the tech giant revealed that around half of British workers felt as if they had failed in pursuing their dreams in 2017, with many going as far as to give up on their hobbies in order […]
British rail fares reach five times higher than continental Europe
Season ticket travellers could see price hikes of more than ยฃ100 A 30 mile train commute is costing the average Brit around five times more than European counterparts, according to a rail comparison from the Press Association. Examining the commutes of London workers travelling from the Essex city of Chelmsford and comparing them to similar […]